Neuroscience degrees in South West England

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University of Plymouth

1 neuroscience courses SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 42nd
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WUSCA ranking: 50th
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As an international Environmental Management student, my time at Plymouth has been defined by two things: academic freedom and incredible support. When I faced significant personal loss and financial struggles that impacted my attendance, the faculty didn't write me off they gave me the flexibility to recover and succeed. The course itself is far more than just exams. I was able to lead complex, consultancy-style projects (like my work on Singapore Heat Stress policies) that felt like real professional work, not just coursework. The resources in the Marine Building and library are top-tier for anyone willing to push themselves. Plymouth offers a rare balance: it challenges you intellectually to reach distinction levels, but supports you personally when life gets hard. Highly recommended for students who want resilience alongside their degree.

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Psychology with Human Neuroscience - MPsych
calculator icon 120 ucas points clock icon 5 years full time
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Year 1
  • Connecting Psychology (PSYC416)
  • Debates in Psychology (PSYC413)
  • Learning (PSYC411)
  • Psychological Science (PSYC412)
  • Relationships (PSYC414)
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University of Bristol

4 neuroscience courses SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 11th
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I enjoyed the course and it’s structure. I believe, that it set me up well for my research project and gave me the skills that employers are looking for. The worse aspect was the lack of time for activities outside of studying. Lectures and assignments took up most of the day and evening, especially during coursework and exam season.

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Neuroscience - MSci
calculator icon 112-159 ucas points clock icon 4 years full time
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Year 1
  • Functional Neuroanatomy
  • Introduction to Neuroscience
  • Pharmacology 1A
  • Physiology 1A
  • Physiology 1B
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Neuroscience
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  • Functional Neuroanatomy
  • Introduction to Neuroscience
  • Pharmacology 1A
  • Physiology 1A
  • Physiology 1B
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University of Exeter

2 neuroscience courses SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 16th
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WUSCA ranking: 41th
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There should be more support for international students, the lack of staff specialized on matter regarding visas and financial support for international students makes the whole university experience feel more overwhelming and stressful.

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Neuroscience with Professional Placement
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Year 1
  • Chemistry of Life
  • Integrated Human Physiology
  • Introduction to Genetics
  • Introduction to Neuroscience
  • Medical Cell Biology
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  • Chemistry of Life
  • Integrated Human Physiology
  • Introduction to Genetics
  • Introduction to Neuroscience
  • Medical Cell Biology
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